Thanks for the tour of an amazing survivor Corvette! I agree that the car would benefit from a really good repaint but, it looks really good as it is. I appreciate your respect and care for these time capsules.
Sweet Corvette here! I'd be on the fence on the repaint but as you said, this car deserves it being with the moderate mileage. Doggy as these 80-82's are, the styling is timeless and it still has the finned valvecovers! I'd love to see one with a moderate restomod treatment, say with still a smallblock but with one of those newer FI systems and fender flares with bigger wheels & tires and a touch lower. This wouldn't be a car for that though.
I don't know that I'd paint it if it really is original. 40 year old car....tough call..edit: my father had a red 81 when I was a kid, the tires look period correct to me
Hey Bob, I'd like to see what Hoovies' detail magician over at Van Go would think about a detail refresh vs repaint? He's done some amazing work bringing old/worn paint back to life in amazing ways. I just can not see repainting this time capsule survivor. As another commenter mentioned "It's only original ONCE!" In my book, that's pause for reflection. (No Pun Intended!)
SOLD!
With all of the thoughts regarding a repaint Yay vs Nay, I guess that you must have realized/found out, that 'Patina' Sells, Baby!
Thanks for the tour of an amazing survivor Corvette! I agree that the car would benefit from a really good repaint but, it looks really good as it is. I appreciate your respect and care for these time capsules.
Nice Corvette! The values have really gone up in the last year...
The 81s did come with a 4 speed manual. Because my brother has one.
I always wanted to take the C3 Collector Edition, and do a T56 and LT1 or 350 TPI conversion. I think you’ll do well with it. Thanks for the video.
Love the C3 corvette! Even the less powerful ones.
Love it I miss my black on black 79
I like spending time with Bob.
Even though these 80s C3 Corvettes were a casualty of emissions standards it's still a sweet car!!! I'm ambivalent about painting it!!! 👍👍
Needs some paint TLC at Hoovies buddy. Love the tail end of the C3’s.
Sweet Corvette here! I'd be on the fence on the repaint but as you said, this car deserves it being with the moderate mileage. Doggy as these 80-82's are, the styling is timeless and it still has the finned valvecovers!
I'd love to see one with a moderate restomod treatment, say with still a smallblock but with one of those newer FI systems and fender flares with bigger wheels & tires and a touch lower. This wouldn't be a car for that though.
It’s only original once. Repaint IMO would be a sin
@@kgarba9253 Right On! I agree with you 100%...
Wow I want a Corvette
very nice car!!
A real salesman he has an answer for every thing.
On a buying spree??? Nice Vette
I don't know that I'd paint it if it really is original. 40 year old car....tough call..edit: my father had a red 81 when I was a kid, the tires look period correct to me
“And the headlights go ughhhhhhhhup”
Hey Bob, I'd like to see what Hoovies' detail magician over at Van Go would think about a detail refresh vs repaint? He's done some amazing work bringing old/worn paint back to life in amazing ways. I just can not see repainting this time capsule survivor. As another commenter mentioned "It's only original ONCE!" In my book, that's pause for reflection. (No Pun Intended!)
Beautiful car. Love the 80-82 body but it needs restomod bad. Probably 30k investment so it’s a labor of love not investment
81 was the last year for the t10 four speed
You need front and back bumper covers new , Those are about to crumble up.
Paint it man, come on.
I am waiting to hear back from one customer interested in as it is but am going to have painted if they pass.
you almost bought that car...lol
Lol! That’s what I was thinking!
still for sale?
Team no paint
Horrible tires you stuck on that car
? There are two options on this size. The BFG and Cooper Cobra. BFG the better choice.
There's nothing wrong with those BFGS they are great tires.